Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department - Full Time Days

Knox Community Hospital; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Emergency Department on full-time days. The role delivers direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

You will document accurately, communicate with the care team, and participate in age-appropriate, safe patient care across all ages. Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR/BLS, and CNA or MA preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA or MA preferred.
• Current AHA CPR (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care to patients of all ages under supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to assure safe, age-specific care.
• Documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department - Full Time Days

• Delivers direct/indirect patient care to patients of all ages from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric under the supervision of a registered nurse and or licensed practical nurse.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality age specific care.
• Documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members.

Requirements Include

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High School or Trade School students may be considered if their course of study could lead to full-time employment and they can legally work the hours necessary for the position.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or MA (Medical Assistant Certificate) preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.